The Complete Language of Trees: A Definitive and Illustrated History (Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia)

<span>The Complete Language of Trees </span><span>is a comprehensive encyclopedia providing the meanings, powers, facts, and folklore for over 400 types of trees.</span><p><span> Along with a </span><span>stunning visual depiction</span><span>, each entry provides the tree’s </span><span>scientific and common name</span><span>, </span><span>characteristics</span><span>, </span><span>historic and hidden properties from mythology, legends, and folklore</span><span>.<br><br> Some of the lore of trees will include: </span></p><ul><li><span><span> Hackberry Tree – encourages someone to continuously do their best </span></span></li><li><span><span> Manchineel Tree – it is so toxic that the smoke from a burning tree can cause blindness, and it is not even advised to inhale the air around the tree </span></span></li><li><span><span> Bark from the Bird Cherry Tree was placed on doors during medieval times to ward off plague </span></span></li><li><span><span> Washi paper is created from the inner bark of the Paper Mulberry Tree. </span></span></li><li><span><span> Pando is a Quaking Aspen colony that is 108 acres wide (about the size of 83 football fields!). It is technically one tree. </span></span></li></ul><p><span> Imagine developing a spiritual connection with a tree in a way that exceeds visual perception? Where learning its meaning and value simultaneously improves your own mental and physical wellness? Throughout history, </span><span>floriographies</span><span>—flower dictionaries—have gained notoriety for regulating human emotions; </span><span>giving depth, symbolism, and meaning to extremely delicate aspects of nature</span><span>. Following the success of </span><span>The Complete Language of Herbs </span><span>and its predecessor </span><span>The Complete Language of Flowers</span><span>, author S. Theresa Dietz continues this custom with</span><span> The Complete Language of Trees</span><span>. </span></p><p><span> Coupled with </span><span>two indexes</span><span>, one for searching </span><span>by common tree name</span><span> and the other organized </span><span>by meaning</span><span>, Dietz cleverly connects quality time in nature with the overall improvement of mental health by developing a stunningly depicted dictionary for gardeners, environmentalists, and nature lovers alike.<br><br> Elegantly designed and beautifully illustrated, the </span><span>Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia series</span><span> offers comprehensive, display-worthy references on a range of intriguing topics, including birthday astrology, dream interpretation, astrological self-care practices, techniques for harnessing the power of dreams, and the stories behind signs and symbols. </span></p>